Like many developed countries, the U.S. offers visas that are intended to drive investment in the nation. These are fundamentally considered to be employment visas, and the most common ones have the designation EB-5, which refers to fifth-level preference that's employment-based. In that regard, the government expects people who immigrate using these visas to be actively involved in development on the ground. Here are some basic things every investor visa attorney will want their clients to know.
17 December 2019
Divorces are not fun to go through. They can take their toll on everyone involved. Instead of dealing with one yourself and making a lot of mistakes, it may be best to hire a family attorney. They can help you through this tough situation in the following ways. Receive Objective Advice A divorce can involve a lot of emotions. After all, a lot may be at stake in terms of assets or child custody.
23 October 2019
Watching a humongous eighteen-wheeler truck plow down the road at top speeds is truly a sight to see, due to its sheer weight and size. Now, imagine what can happen when a huge truck comes into contact with a compact car. If you have endured such an accident and managed to come out on the other side, it's time for you to find out why it is imperative for you to hire a truck accident attorney to help you deal with the aftermath of the accident.
23 October 2019
When a personal injury attorney takes a case, they usually do so because it fits the profile of a winning argument. Those who provide personal injury law services can't tackle every claim that they're asked to handle, even if they feel they're good causes. It can be helpful to know these four things a lawyer looks at before deciding to accept a client. Is There a Potentially Liable Party? Put bluntly, it's hard to get compensation if there isn't an individual or organization that can be proven liable for what happened.
25 September 2019
Discrimination in the workplace is often thought of as being overt in nature. Someone being fired for their race or religion, or an employee being overlooked for a promotion on the basis of gender — these are examples of overt discrimination. It's important to recognize that discrimination can sometimes be harder to spot. Employee misclassification is one example of a discriminatory practice that often goes overlooked, but can have negative consequences for workers.
22 August 2019
If you're severely injured after a car accident that wasn't your fault, it may be best to hire a personal injury attorney. They'll get you through this legal process in many helpful ways. Prove Fault To have a good case against the other driver, you need to prove fault. This means compiling evidence to show the other driver's negligence caused the accident in some way. This investigative process will be easier when working with a personal injury attorney.
20 July 2019
Grandparent's rights are a complicated issue. While every state is different and has its own take on the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren (or even gain custody) over a parent's objections, the reality is that grandparents are not on the same legal footing as a child's biological parents. Generally speaking, the law presumes that a parent is acting in the best interests of a child -- unless you can prove otherwise.
19 June 2019
When a minor is involved in an accident — the parents of the teen often find themselves right in the middle of the process, and not just in a supportive role. In some states, a law known as vicarious liability can actually put the parents at risk of responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by their child. All parents of teen drivers should understand this statute and learn how it might affect them.
16 May 2019
Not only is a divorce a hard thing to go through due to the emotional aspects, but the financial side of things can be difficult to work through. When a couple has existing debt that needs to be divided during a divorce, it can make for problematic divorce proceedings that you need to work through. Here is what you need to know about how these three types of debt can cause problems during a divorce.
16 April 2019
Slip-and-fall claims are cases that often boil down to very basic questions. Who was responsible for keeping a location safe for foot traffic? Did they have ample warning that an area needed to be dried of water or cleared of ice or snow? For these reasons, it's critical that you get the basic information right early in the case, so take a look at what a slip-and-fall lawyer would tell you to keep an eye out for.
8 March 2019
